The leadership appointments include Avinash Kant Kumar as Head of Integrated Supply Chain, Vinay Nair as Chief Commercial Officer, Ritesh Pratap Singh as Chief Human Resources Officer, Sunaina Dhanuka as Head of Strategy and Girish Sivaraman as Vice President – Commercial Transformation.

Commenting on the appointments, Hemant Rupani, CEO, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, said, “These leadership appointments reflect our focus on building strong execution capabilities across supply chain, commercial, and people functions. As we continue to strengthen execution rigor, deepen organisational capability, and enable scale across our value chain, these leaders will play a critical role in shaping HCCB’s next phase of growth.”

Leadership Appointments

Avinash Kant Kumar, as Head of Integrated Supply Chain, will lead supply chain operations with a focus on resilience, efficiency, and scalability. Bringing over three decades of experience across supply chain, procurement, and operations, Avinash joins from Jubilant Foodworks Ltd., where he served as President, and has previously held leadership roles at McCain Foods, Reliance Retail, Al Foah, and Procter & Gamble.

Vinay Nair has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, where he will be responsible for driving commercial strategy, strengthening execution discipline, and accelerating growth across channels and markets. Vinay brings 25 years of distinguished experience within the Coca‑Cola system, where he has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to nurture strong partnerships and enhance market presence.

Ritesh Pratap Singh joins HCCB as Chief Human Resources Officer, where he will lead the company’s people and culture agenda with a focus on strengthening organisational capability, leadership depth, and a high‑performance culture. A seasoned HR leader, Ritesh brings deep expertise across organisational culture, rewards, talent management, and organisational effectiveness. He joins from Tata Projects, where he served as CHRO, and has previously held senior leadership roles at Tata Trusts and IHCL (Taj Hotels). This appointment marks a return for Ritesh, who earlier spent several years with HCCB across national, regional, and market‑level HR roles.

Sunaina Dhanuka has been elevated to the role of Head of Strategy in addition to her role as Chief of Staff to the CEO, where she will advance HCCB’s growth and transformation agenda. She has previously held diversified leadership positions in the Coca-Cola system in the ASEAN and South Pacific territories with a wide range of experience in finance, procurement, treasury, and operations. Sunaina has also worked across leading global organizations, including Unilever, Macquarie, Morgan Stanley, and Arthur Andersen, spanning commodities risk management, equities research, and tax and advisory roles. 

Girish Sivaraman has been appointed Vice President – Commercial Transformation, where he will spearhead HCCB’s commercial transformation agenda, focusing on go‑to‑market excellence, sales effectiveness, and capability building across the organisation. His appointment marks a return to HCCB, where he spent several years earlier in his career. Girish brings extensive experience across India and international markets, having previously held senior leadership roles at Mondelez International, Pepsi, Varun Beverages, Britannia, and Vodafone.

As the company continues to operate in a dynamic consumer and operating environment, the strengthened leadership team will play a critical role in driving execution excellence, organisational resilience, and long‑term value creation across the business.

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As these women graduate and step into the corporate world, the brand celebrated this significant milestone with them under the theme ‘Inspire Inclusion’. The event began with women graduates sharing their inspiring journeys towards achieving financial independence and supporting their families. Esteemed guests, including Aashti Bhartia, Non-Executive Director, Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd  & Executive Director of Ogaan, attended the event alongside senior leaders of JFL, including Avinash Kant Kumar, Deepti Gupta, Chitrank Goel, Narrottam Sharma, Rahul Bharde, and Somnath Das. The guests felicitated these women graduates, witnessing their spirits lifted and happiness.

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The brand has a distinctive and inventive menu that combines traditional dishes with fusion creations such as the Hot Pockets and the Fiery Orange Chicken. The restaurant offers a diverse array of culinary delights, with standout offerings including the Molten Cheese Spring Rolls, Hong Kong Wraps, Momos, and the signature Chicken Wings, complemented by indulgent desserts like the Choco Bao.

Commenting about the new launch, Avinash Kant Kumar, President, Jubilant FoodWorks Limited, said, ‘‘As we open our store in Omaxe Chowk, Chandni Chowk, we are excited to introduce our unique blend of Indian and Chinese flavours in a location as iconic as Chandni Chowk which many consider the heart of the city. We aim to provide our consumers with affordable and great-tasting Chinese food that has been customized for the Indian palette. In addition, the diverse selection of over 50 flavours on our menu distinguishes Hong’s Kitchen from other brands, setting us apart as a unique culinary destination. We are optimistic that the vibrant community of Delhi can expect a memorable culinary experience celebrating the rich heritage of Indo-Chinese cuisines and the unique fusion of flavours that Hong’s Kitchen offers.”

Dedicated to providing fresh, clean, and delectable Chinese cuisine, Hong’s Kitchen continues to elevate the dining experience with its commitment to quality, flavour, and customer service.

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